Withdraw
(verb)
- Remove (money) from an account.
- Retreat or pull back (a military force) from an engagement or position.
- Take back or away (something previously said or done).
- Cease to participate or be involved in an activity.
Origin:
Middle english: from old english withdrawian, from the base of withdraw + -ian.
Examples:
- I need to withdraw some money from my account.
- The company decided to withdraw its investment from the project.
- He had to withdraw his statement after realizing he was mistaken.
- The army had to withdraw from the city due to heavy resistance.
- She withdrew from the competition due to an injury.